

Whakatāne Falls Back In 2022 Sunshine Hours Race
A very wet November has caused for Whakatāne fear for it's second place spot in the 2022 Sunshine Hours Race. According to NIWA's...

Jessica Doney
Dec 5, 20221 min read


Three Men Arrested In Matatā
Three men have been arrested after being caught illegally hunting in Matatā. Police were notified around 11:30pm on Tuesday, that three...

Jessica Doney
Dec 1, 20221 min read


Eastern Bay Athletes Win Big At 2022 BOP Sports Awards
The Bay of Plenty's top athletes were recognised on Friday night at the 2022 Forsyth Barr Bay of Plenty Sports Awards, held at the...

Jessica Doney
Nov 28, 20221 min read


Fifth Arrest Made In Whakatāne Murder Case
Whakatāne Police have arrested a fifth man for the murder of 48-year-old Mark Hohua back in June. Hohua died in hospital early on June...

Jessica Doney
Nov 24, 20221 min read


November Rainfall Totals Exceed Monthly Averages Across BOP
It's been a exceptionally wet November so far in the Bay of Plenty. Data from MetService has confirmed the Bay of Plenty region has...

Jessica Doney
Nov 23, 20221 min read


Drive Safely To Stay Alive, We Want You Here For Christmas - A Message From NZ Police
Six people have died on the roads in four separate crashes this weekend. “They could all have been prevented.” says Assistant...

Jessica Doney
Nov 21, 20222 min read


Man Accused Of Korrey Whyman Murder Named
Name suppression has lapsed for the man charged with the murder of Kawerau woman, Korrey Whyman. The man accused is 30 year old Rotoiti...

Jessica Doney
Nov 21, 20221 min read
Omaio's Ruahei Demant Named As Finalist For World Rugby Award
Omaio's Ruahei Demant, co-captain of the Black Ferns, has been named as a finalist for the women's 15's player of the year award in the...

Jessica Doney
Nov 15, 20221 min read


Interim Name Suppression For Man Charged With Korrey Whyman Murder Near Rotorua
The 30 year old Rotoiti man charged with the murder of Kawerau woman Korrey Whyman has been granted interim name suppression. He appeared...

Radio 1XX
Nov 11, 20221 min read


Food Prices Hit 14-Year High
Stats NZ announced today, food prices were 10.1% higher in October 2022 compared with October 2021. Consumer prices senior manager Nicola...

Jessica Doney
Nov 11, 20221 min read


Fatal Collision Between Vehicle & Dirt Bike In Ōpōtiki
One person has died following a vehicle collision in Ōpōtiki yesterday afternoon. Police were called to Paerata Ridge Road about 3.45pm...

Jessica Doney
Nov 8, 20221 min read


One Dead In State Highway 30 Crash
One person has died overnight following a serious crash on State Highway 30, near Lake Ōkataina yesterday afternoon. Police were called...

Jessica Doney
Nov 7, 20221 min read


State Highway 2 At Waiotahe Beach Closed Following New Slip
State Highway 2 has closed between Waiotahe Valley Back Rd & Paerata Ridge Rd, west of Ōpōtiki, due to a large slip that fell overnight...

Jessica Doney
Oct 31, 20221 min read
Case Review Hearing For Whakaari Trial To Go Ahead
There's a case review hearing for those facing, alleged health and safety breaches, leading up to the 2019 Whakaari White Island...

Radio 1XX
Oct 31, 20221 min read


Above Average Temperatures & Near Normal Rainfall Predicted For November - January
Get your summer gear ready. NIWA have today released their Seasonal Climate Outlook for November - January, which reveals warmer and...

Jessica Doney
Oct 28, 20221 min read


Eastern Bay School & Athletes Named As Finalists In 2022 Sport BOP Awards
The Eastern Bay is well represented in this year's Forsyth Barr Bay of Plenty Sports Awards. Sport Bay of Plenty said in a statement, the...

Jessica Doney
Oct 28, 20221 min read


Whakatāne Named Third Hottest Location Nationwide On Labour Day
It was a weekend of hot temperatures and sunshine in the Eastern Bay. Whakatāne was named in NIWA's top five hottest locations around the...

Jessica Doney
Oct 25, 20221 min read


One Dead Following Serious Crash On State Highway 35
One person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 35 on Saturday night. Police were alerted to the single vehicle crash at...

Jessica Doney
Oct 25, 20221 min read


Farmers Take To The Streets Tomorrow For Groundswell Protest
Tomorrow will allow the opportunity for Eastern Bay farmers to stand up to the Government. Protests organised by Groundswell New Zealand...

Jessica Doney
Oct 19, 20221 min read


Three Men Charged After Cop Car Rammed In Kawerau
Three men have been charged after a police car was hit by a fleeing car in Kawerau. The incident happened as Kawerau Police responded to...

Radio 1XX
Oct 18, 20221 min read

